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2-1.3 Dimensions and Shape

Each machinable or automation letter-size piece must be rectangular and must meet the following standards (see chapter 4 for booklets and folded self-mailers):

  1. For length, no more than 11-1/2" or less than 5".
  2. For height, no more than 6-1/8" or less than 3-1/2".
  3. For thickness, no more than 1/4" or less than either of the following:
    1. 0.007" thick if no more than 6" long and 4-1/4" high.
    2. 0.009" thick if either more than 6" long or 4-1/4" high, or both.



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